sumac
/ˈsuːmæk/
noun
- A bush or small tree with red berries and leaves that turn bright red in autumn.
- The sumac along the roadside turned a brilliant red in October.
- Birds love to eat the berries from the sumac bush.
- We planted a sumac in the backyard for its fall color.
- A dark red spice made from dried and ground sumac berries, used in Middle Eastern cooking.
- You can find sumac in the spice aisle of most grocery stores.
- Sumac is a key ingredient in the spice blend za'atar.
- I sprinkled sumac on the salad for a tangy, lemony flavor.